Overview
¿Qué es la filosofía? ¿Aquello que encontramos en los libros o una propiedad intrínseca a la naturaleza humana?
No podemos vivir sin envejecer, pero tampoco sin interpretar: vida humana es vida interpretada. Como esta interpretación es ya filosófica, la conclusión es que todos somos filósofos. En esta Introducción a la filosofía, Javier Gomá, invirtiendo los términos habituales, defiende que la condición de filósofo corresponde en primer lugar al lector, no al escritor, cuyos libros deben tener como cometido principal mejorar la interpretación natural de la gente para que su vida sea más luminosa, densa y significativa.
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La colección «Endebate» es el hogar de aquellos textos breves que presentan una opinión, defienden una actitud o cuentan una historia, pero son más un aperitivo que un banquete, estimulan la conversación, más que saciarla, e inician un festín (que no clausuran). Como los mejores bocados, entran por los ojos y dejan un largo poso en el paladar.
ENGLISH DESCRIPTION
What is philosophy? Is it what we find in books, or an intrinsic property of human nature?
We cannot live without growing old, but neither can we live without interpreting: human life is an interpreted life. Since this interpretation is already philosophical, the conclusion is that we are all philosophers. In this Introduction to Philosophy, Javier Gomá, turning to common terms, argues that the status of philosopher belongs first and foremost to the reader, not the writer, whose books should have as their primary purpose to enhance people’s natural interpretation so that their lives may be more luminous, rich, and meaningful.
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The “Endebate” collection is home to short texts that present an opinion, advocate a stance, or tell a story—but they are more of an appetizer than a banquet; they stimulate conversation rather than sate it, and they kick off a feast (which they do not conclude). Like the finest delicacies, they are a feast for the eyes and leave a lasting impression on the palate.
No podemos vivir sin envejecer, pero tampoco sin interpretar: vida humana es vida interpretada. Como esta interpretación es ya filosófica, la conclusión es que todos somos filósofos. En esta Introducción a la filosofía, Javier Gomá, invirtiendo los términos habituales, defiende que la condición de filósofo corresponde en primer lugar al lector, no al escritor, cuyos libros deben tener como cometido principal mejorar la interpretación natural de la gente para que su vida sea más luminosa, densa y significativa.
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La colección «Endebate» es el hogar de aquellos textos breves que presentan una opinión, defienden una actitud o cuentan una historia, pero son más un aperitivo que un banquete, estimulan la conversación, más que saciarla, e inician un festín (que no clausuran). Como los mejores bocados, entran por los ojos y dejan un largo poso en el paladar.
ENGLISH DESCRIPTION
What is philosophy? Is it what we find in books, or an intrinsic property of human nature?
We cannot live without growing old, but neither can we live without interpreting: human life is an interpreted life. Since this interpretation is already philosophical, the conclusion is that we are all philosophers. In this Introduction to Philosophy, Javier Gomá, turning to common terms, argues that the status of philosopher belongs first and foremost to the reader, not the writer, whose books should have as their primary purpose to enhance people’s natural interpretation so that their lives may be more luminous, rich, and meaningful.
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The “Endebate” collection is home to short texts that present an opinion, advocate a stance, or tell a story—but they are more of an appetizer than a banquet; they stimulate conversation rather than sate it, and they kick off a feast (which they do not conclude). Like the finest delicacies, they are a feast for the eyes and leave a lasting impression on the palate.
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